July 24, 2016

INTROIT The Choir

CALL TO WORSHIP

HYMN OF PRAISE -No. 1 - All things praise thee, Lord most high 1 All things praise Thee, Lord Most High,. 3.All things praise Thee, high and low

Heaven and earth and sea and sky; Rain and dew, and seven-hued bow,

All were for Thy glory made, Crimson sunset, fleecy cloud

That Thy greatness, thus displayed, Rippling stream, and tempest loud

Should all worship bring to Thee. Summer, winter - all to Thee

All things praise Thee, - Lord, may we! Glory render: Lord, may we.

2 All things praise Thee; night to night 4.All things praise Thee; heaven's high

Sings in silent hymns of light: shrine

All things praise Thee; day to day Rings with melody Divine

Chants Thy power in burning ray: Lowly bending at Thy feet

Time and space are praising Thee, Seraph and archangel meet

All things praise Thee, - Lord, may we This their highest bliss, to be

Ever praising, Lord, may we!

5. All things praise Thee; gracious Lord,

Great Creator, powerful Word,

Omnipresent Spirit, now

At Thy feet we humbly bow;

Lift our hearts in praise to Thee;

All things praise Thee, Lord, may we!

[G W Conder: Tune – Te Laudant Omni – 77 77 77]

PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING

RESPONSIVE READING

Leader: I will take you from the nations,

and gather you from all the countries,

and bring you into your own land.

People: I will sprinkle clean water upon you,

and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses,

and from all your idols I will cleanse you.

Leader: A new heart I will give you,

and a new spirit I will put within you; People: and I will remove from your body the heart of stone

and give you a heart of flesh.

Leader: I will put my spirit within you, and make you follow my statues

and be careful to observe my ordinances.

ALL: Then you shall live in the land that I gave to your ancestors;

and you shall be my people, and I will be your God.

SONGS OF WORSHIP A. 1. Great is the Lord, He is holy and just, by His power we trust in His love. Great is the Lord, He is faithful and true; by His mercy He proves He is love.

Great is the Lord and worthy of glory! Great is the Lord and worthy of praise

Great is the Lord; now lift up your voice, now lift up your voice;

Great is the Lord! Great is the Lord!

2. Great is the Lord, He is holy and just, by His power we trust in His love.

Great is the Lord, He is faithful and true; by His mercy He proves He is love.

Great are You Lord, and worthy of glory! Great are You, Lord,

and worthy of praise

Great are You, Lord! I lift up my voice, I lift up my voice:

Great are You, Lord! Great are You, Lord!

B. Blessing and honour, glory and power be unto the Ancient of Days

From every nation, all of creation, bow before the Ancient of Days

Ev’ry tongue in heaven and earth shall declare Your glory, Ev’ry knee shall bow at Your throne in worship

You will be exalted, O God, and Your Kingdom shall not pass away,

O Ancient of Days (rept.)

Your kingdom shall reign over all the earth

Sing unto the Ancient of Days;

For none can compare to Your matchless worth,

Sing unto the Ancient of Days.

Ev’ry tongue in heaven…………………..Ancient of Days.

C. Alleluia, Alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty reigns! Alleluia, alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty reigns!

Alleluia, holy, holy are you Lord God Almighty,

Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb

You are holy, holy are You, Lord God Almighty,

Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb. Amen.

[Children 10 years and under leave for JUNIOR CHURCH]

[Brief Period of Silence]

[Sung Prayerfully]

Hear my cry O Lord, attend unto my prayer For Thou hast been, a shelter for me.

From the end of the earth, will I cry unto you And a strong tower, from the enemy

When my heart is overwhelmed When my heart is overwhelmed

Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I, Lead me to the Rock, that is higher than I

That is higher than I. That is higher than I.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION & INTERCESSION

[Response]

Lead me Lord, lead me in thy righteousness

Make thy way plain before Thy face.

for it is Thou, Lord, Thou, Lord only

that makest me dwell in safety.

WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP

TITHES/ OFFERING DOXOLOGY

SCRIPTURE READINGS [OT]] 2 Samuel 12.1-7a [NT] Titus 2.6-15

HYMN OF MEDITATION – No. 2 - Beneath the cross of Jesus 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus, I fain would take my stand,

The shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land;

A home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way

From the burning of the noontide heat, and the burden of the day.

2. O safe and happy shelter, O refuge tried and sweet

O trusting-place where heaven’s love and heaven’s justice meet! As to the holy patriarch that wondrous dream was given

So seems my Saviour’s cross to me, a ladder up to heaven

3. Upon that cross of Jesus mine eye at times can see

The very dying form of One who suffered there for me;

And from my smitten heart with tears, two wonders I confess,

The wonders of His glorious love and my unworthiness.

4 . I take, O Cross, thy shadow for my abiding-place,

I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of His face;

Content to let the world go by, to know no gain nor loss;

My sinful self, my only shame, my glory all the cross.

[Elizabeth Clephane: Tune – St Christopher]

SPECIAL ITEM The Choir

MESSAGE – Rev Norman Mills

HYMN OF REPONSE - No. 3 -#362 – Who would true valour see

1. Who would true valour see, let him come hither;

One here will constant be, come wind, come weather.

There’s o dis ourage e t shall ake hi o e rele t

His first avowed intent to be a pilgrim.

2. Whoso beset him round with dismal stories

Do but themselves confound; his strength the more is.

No lio a hi fright, he’ll ith a gia t fight,

He will have a right to be a pilgrim.

3. Hobgoblin nor foul fiend can daunt his spirit,

He knows he at the end shall life inherit.

The fa ies fly a ay, he’ll fear ot hat e say, He’ll la our ight a d day to e a pilgri .

Parents/Guardians – we remind you that the NURSERY [located on the ground floor of the Administration Block –

opposite to the CYBER CENTRE] - for children 0-4 years is available for your use during the period – 7:00 a.m – the close

of the 10:15 a.m service.

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FROM THE SUNDAY SCHOOL… All Su day S hool Tea hers a d stude ts are re i ded of Open Sunday School, next Sunday,

July 31, 2016, immediately following the 7:00 a.m service, under the theme 'Living Victoriously for God's Glory'. This will be led

by the Youth and Adult departments for Youths, Young Adults and Adults.

Please bring your Bible and Learner Guide and be a part of the discussion.

Monday, July 25 - 6:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting

Tuesday, July 26 7:00 p.m. House Prayer Fellowship

Wednesday, July 27 7:00 p.m Bible Study – All members and friends are asked to note that this Bible Study session

will be in place of the usually scheduled PRAYER/PRAISE/SINGSPIRATION activity. The Bible Study will be led by Rev Taylor. Plan to be

there!

Thursday, July 28 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Friday, July 29 7:00 p.m. Baptist Youth Link-up

– Inter-fellowship activity here at Bethel

Saturday, July 30 10:00 a.m. LEGAL AID CLINIC – [Attorney on duty –Mr Jeremy Taylor] NOTE: The Legal Aid Clinic will be closed for AUGUST – next appointments will be on Saturday, September 3, 2016 5:30 p.m. . Praise Team Rehearsal

6:30 p.m. MOVIE in the Car Park

Please ensure that you have your SUMMER BLITZ Flyer to see all the activities that will take place, this week and the

rest of the summer period! You wont want to miss out on any of the activities!

Sun. July 24 Take ti e……. Psalm 19

Mon July 25 Sleepless nights Esther 6: 1-14

Tues. July 26 Now is the time! Esther 7: 1-10

Wed, July 27 Joy for sorrow Esther 8: 1-17

Thur. July 28 The tables are turned Esther 9: 1-17

Fri. July 29 Re e er, re e er…. Esther 9: 18 – 10:3

Sat. July 30 Trust God Psalm 20

For further reflection – What ictories ha e you seen in your life o er the past eek? Praise God!

WELCOME – Thank you for choosing to worship with us today! ..

Please turn off your cellular telephones during the periods of worship, so that you and your neighbour will benefit fully from

the experience being offered!

We are asking all persons to cooperate with the security personnel on duty in the respective parking areas, i.e. Church

premises and NCB Parking Lot, [4 Hope Road], as they seek to assist you in parking appropriately in the spaces provided.

Also, do remember where you might have parked so that you do not inconvenience any others who might want to leave

immediately following the worship services.

We also wish to remind all our members and friends that additional parking facilities are available at JAMAICA

NATIONAL BUILDING SOCIETY premises at 2 Constant Spring Road. Entrance on Constant Spring Road.

A reminder to our members and friends that mid-day reflections are held each Wednesday [12:00 – 1:15 p.m.] at the Webster

Memorial United Church, Half Way Tree Road – [These are sponsored by the Half Way Tree Ministers’ Fraternal] This

week’s meditations on July 27th will be led by Representatives of The Trinity Moravian CHURCH FELLOWSHIP. Plan to

be there to support.

BIRTHMONTH GROUP MEETINGS

JULY – Members of the group are reminding, as well as informing others of the wider Church fellowship, that they will be

sharing in the Worship service at the Kingston Gardens Mission today. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m and Worship service at 11:00

a.m.

AUGUST – All members are asked to meet with your group leaders after the 7:00 a.m service today.

OCTOBER - the next group meeting will be held on Saturday, July 30th

at Bethel starting at 8:30 am. DECEMBER – Members, please note that there will not be any meetings during August. The next group meeting will be in

September.

ON OUR PRAYER LIST

*Remember that our PRAYER LINE is available to anyone seeking prayers. Please call us at 1-888-429-5772 - Monday - Friday

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. We now have a specially designated e-mail address to receive your prayers – bbprayerline@gmail.com –

send in your requests at any time! Prayer partners are reminded to check the Roster and make alternate arrangements if you are

unable to keep your schedule. We ask that you remember the following persons/families in your prayers during this week.- Our

Shut-In/Home Bound members and their respective Care-givers. .

*We advise of the passing of Mr Levi Brissett grandfather of Sis Heidi Stewart recently. The Funeral service is scheduled for

today, Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m at the Harbour View SDA church, St. Thomas Main Road.

*Sis Grace Peart and family seek our continued prayers, following the death of her mother recently. The funeral service is

scheduled for Wednesday, July 27th – 10:00 a.m at the Covenant Moravian Church, 127 Molynes Road, Kingston 10

* Sis Simone and Nicole Maddix, Grandson – DeMario. and other family members, advise of the passing of their

mother/grandmother, Sis. Clare Maddix, recently. The service of thanksgiving will be held here at Bethel on Wednesday, July

27th – at 1:00 p.m. Interment is at the Dovecot Memorial Park.

*Bro. Prof Errol Miller and family members advise that the funeral service for his cousin, Paul Miller, will be on Monday,

August 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. here at Bethel..

*Sis Mercedes Williams [member of the Mt View Baptist Church] advise that the funeral service for her mother who passed

recently, will be on Monday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m at the North Seventh Day Adventist Church.

*THURSDAY PRAYERS.- Let us pray that all persons will use the roadways more safely.

NOTE THESE SPECIAL SE‘VICES FO‘ NEXT SUNDAY…. a) SUNDAY, July 31

st – Youth Sunday – Pulpit Exchange with Mona Baptist Church – 7:00 a.m and 10:15 a.m services. At the

10:15 a.m service, there will be baptism of individuals seeking membership in our fellowship. Do give these services your

prayerful support.

b) JUNIOR CHURCH TEACHERS – note that there will be a meeting on Sunday, July 31st

– at 10:15 a.m. in the 7-yr. Sunday

school classroom. All are encouraged to attend.

c) ALSO…. The Rt Hon Sir Charles Michael Dennis Byron, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice, will deliver this year's

A ual Chur hes’ E a ipatio Le ture on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at 4:00 pm at the Webster Memorial United Church, 53 Half

Way Tree Road. The topic will be: Emancipation – The Lessons and the Legacy: Tackling Justice Reform in the Caribbean. We

are i iti g all our e ers a d frie ds to atte d a d share i this year’s prese tatio . Guest prese ters i lude Bethel Dance

Troupe, Mona Prep School Drum ers a d ore…! Admission is Free! If you are unable to attend, please visit this site

- new.livestream.com/webstermemorial and share in the presentation.

Members, friends, renovation works to the female bathroom downstairs and in the vicinity of

the canteen is continuing. As a consequence, there will be disruptions in access to these areas. We ask that you

cooperate and use the designated access areas ONLY, so as to prevent any unnecessary damages. Alternate

bathroom facilities are available –

a) on the first and second floors of the Education building

b) ground floor and first floor of the Administration building

c) in the vicinity of the entrance to the Medical clinic.

Appropriate signage has been placed to assist you in locating these.

Thank you for your understanding /cooperation in this regard as we seek to improve our Church property.

Please note these dates….. The Rev. Michael Barnett will be ordained to the Christian Ministry on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at the Bethlehem Baptist

Church, Rock River, Clarendon starting at 3:00 p.m. We look forward to your prayers and attendance.

COMING UP!!

The Bethel Lay Institute (BLI) hosts a mini-Expo for the small entrepreneur -

When? - Saturday, September 10, 2016 -

Are you thinking of starting a small business?

Have you recently started a small business?

Do you understand business terms and how they affect your business?

Do you keep proper records? What about receipting?

Know how to prepare information for future use?

What about investment and borrowing opportunities? Are you being guided along the right path?

How informed are you on Retirement and Estate Succession Planning?

Make a ote a d pla ….look out for further details….!

The Jamaica Baptist Union - Christian Education Department in its continued commitment to offer training opportunities to the JBU constituency is pleased to inform you of the resumption of Sign Language classes. Introductory as well as Level 1 Courses in Sign Language will commence at the Bethel Baptist Church, 6 Hope Road, Half Way Tree, Kingston 10 on Saturday September 17 to December 17, 2016 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. each Saturday. The cost of the entire course including materials is seven thousand, five hundred dollars ($7,500.00). Please complete the registration form [available in the Church Office] and return with payment to the JBU Office by July 29, 2016. Payments can also be made to the JBU- NCB Half-Way-Tree Account #304533943. A faxed copy of the receipt should be sent to us at 924-6296 along with the completed registration form. For further information and or clarification please contact us at the JBU at 969-6268 or info@jbu.org.jm.

From the Social Worker’s Desk…

*One (1) studio apartment in the Molynes Road area, available for rent. Call 926-5371 for details.

The Pastor and members of the Mount Bethel Baptist Church, Constitution Hill, St Andrew, seek our support for their annual harvest take out meal, on Friday, July 29th. Contribution is $1,000.00 – Lunches will be delivered here at Bethel. Tickets available in the Church Office from Ms McDermott.

FROM THE MEN’S BROTHERHOOD….Reminding all our members and friends that the ‘LADIES’ will be out on Sunday, July 31st in their Independence outfits, ready to receive your coins and cash, all in aid of the Ministry to the Homeless! Thanks so much for continuing to share in this way!

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY? The Monitoring and Oversight Committee of

The Ambrook Lane Basic School (An outreach ministry of the Bethel Baptist Church)

is in need of a SECRETARY

Exercise your gifts while helping to transform young lives through education

Contact: Deacon Burnett Prince at 897-3729 or

Deacon Pauline Taylor at 815-4200

for more information

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